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Obituaries 11-4-2020: Floyd Seelow

News Progress Posted on November 4, 2020 by webmasterNovember 4, 2020

Floyd Seelow

Floyd William Seelow, 91, of Paris, Missouri, formerly of Perry, passed away at 4:10 a.m. October 27, 2020, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.
Private family graveside services will be held November 4, 2020, at Smyser Cemetery in Gays with celebration of life services in Perry held at a later date. Read More

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Obituaries 10-28-2020: Charlie Ruppert

News Progress Posted on October 28, 2020 by webmasterOctober 28, 2020

Charlie Ruppert

Charlie Ruppert, 82, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Sunday October 25, 2020 in his residence.
There will not be any formal services and cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials are suggested to Moultrie County PAWS or Shriners Hospital for Children. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Arrangements by Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 10-28-2020: Wilma Maxine Colclasure

News Progress Posted on October 28, 2020 by webmasterOctober 28, 2020

Wilma Maxine Colclasure

Wilma Maxine Colclasure, 75, of Sullivan, went to be with the Lord at 7:42 a.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Arcola.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 7 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan, with Pastor Ed Stevens officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the services Saturday at the funeral home in Sullivan. Face masks are suggested, and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 10-28-2020: William Hamilton

News Progress Posted on October 28, 2020 by webmasterOctober 28, 2020

William Hamilton

William Harvey “Bill” Hamilton, 90, of Decatur, formerly of Bethany, passed away at 8 a.m. Sunday, October 25, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Read More

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Obituaries 10-28-2020: Frederick Pienkos

News Progress Posted on October 28, 2020 by webmasterOctober 28, 2020

Frederick Pienkos

Frederick James Pienkos, Sr., a devoted family man who liked a good joke but loved a bad one, died Oct. 18 in Decatur Memorial Hospital of Covid-19. His life ended after 40 days in intensive care, an ordeal he and his family endured bravely. He was 76. Read More

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Obituaries 10-28-2020: Luzetta Ferguson

News Progress Posted on October 28, 2020 by webmasterOctober 28, 2020

Luzetta Ferguson

Luzetta J. Ferguson, 94, of Sullivan, passed away at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Eastview Terrace in Sullivan.
Celebration of Life services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be one hour before the service.  Burial will be in Marrowbone Twp. Cemetery in Bethany.  Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or Moultrie County Historical Society.  Online condolences may be sent to the family atreedfuneralhome.net Read More

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Obituaries 10-28-2020: Eugene Boyer

News Progress Posted on October 28, 2020 by webmasterOctober 28, 2020

Eugene Boyer

Eugene “Baird” Boyer, 91, of Arcola died at 9:05 a.m. Monday, October 12, 2020 at his residence.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday, October 28, 2020) at St. John’s Catholic Church in Arcola. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.  Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola handled arrangements.  Read More

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Obituaries 10-28-2020: Holly Newberry

News Progress Posted on October 28, 2020 by webmasterOctober 28, 2020

Holly Newberry

Holly L. Newberry, 58, of Lovington, passed away at 4:10 a.m. Friday, October 23, 2020, at Mason Point in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 10-21-2020: Joanne Schable

News Progress Posted on October 21, 2020 by webmasterOctober 21, 2020

Joanne Schable

Joanne T. Schable, 92, died October 18, 2020, at her home in rural Atwood after a brief illness. Read More

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Obituaries 10-21-2020: Connie West

News Progress Posted on October 21, 2020 by webmasterOctober 21, 2020

Connie West

Connie S. West, 73, of Sullivan, passed away at 2:58 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at St. Mary’s hospital in Decatur.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2020, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Pea Cemetery in Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the Bethany Fire and Ambulance Service.
Connie was born February 26, 1947, in Decatur, a daughter of Hershel and Agnes (Myers) Weaver. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan where she graduated from Sullivan High school. Read More

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